{"id":70515,"date":"2020-01-09T11:44:25","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T16:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/?page_id=70515"},"modified":"2025-02-13T10:25:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T15:25:28","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gms\/files\/2019\/12\/ATGE-panel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"723\" height=\"142\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70340 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2019\/12\/ATGE-panel.jpg 723w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2019\/12\/ATGE-panel-636x125.jpg 636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Below are listed the questions and situations that we address most often when helping students through the admissions process and beyond. We encourage you to check through these FAQs to see if your question can be addressed here!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>STUDENT SERVICES \u2013 Disability, Printing, Notary, Housing &amp; Technology Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Who should I contact if I need Disability &amp; Services or extended time on exams?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nTheresa Davies, Assistant Dean, serves as the liaison between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/dei\/gms-disability-services\/\">GMS and Disability Services<\/a>. Please contact her at <a href=\"mailto:tdavies@bu.edu\">tdavies@bu.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:617-358-9546\">617-358-9546<\/a> with any disability services questions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Where can I print on campus?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nPrinting and photocopying is available to BU students, faculty and staff with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/services\/printcopyscan\/\">MyPrint<\/a>,\u00a0a BU UID-based system, provides a print allotment to students of 500 sheets for black and white printing per semester.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">I heard I can download free software as a student. Where do I find that information?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nAccess to downloadable software can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/desktop\/distribution\/\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Is there student housing?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nThere is no graduate housing on the medical campus. There are a few graduate housing opportunities on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/realestate\/\">Charles River<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/realestate\/our-neighborhoods\/peabody-hall\/\">Fenway<\/a>\u00a0 Most students find housing near the medical or CRC and use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/student-resources\/housing\/\">GMS Housing webpage<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/ohr\/\">BMC Housing office<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/realestate\/\">BU RE office<\/a>, Social media groups, class lists to pair with roommates.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How much does it cost to live near the campus?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nCosts are variable depending on whether you rent a room in a house, share an apartment with multiple roommates or find a 1 bedroom apartment. Costs in Boston are high.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ACADEMIC RESOURCES \u2013 Registration, Advising, Deadlines &amp; Transcripts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Who at GMS can a student contact if not able to contact advisor or program director?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doctoral Programs \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:gviglian@bu.edu\">Dr. Gregory Viglianti<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Masters Programs \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:tdavies@bu.edu\">Dr. Theresa Davies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Who can advise me regarding registration?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nYour student program advisor or your program director can help you with your course registration and any questions regarding your courses.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Where can I find the deadlines for adding, dropping or withdrawing<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nGMS CALENDARS \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/gms-calendar\/\">https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/gms-calendar\/<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">When do you need to complete a Continuing Student Full-Time form?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nStudents not enrolling in 12 credits (or more) but are working full-time on their practicum, thesis, dissertation or internship may be considered full-time for financial aid purposes. For more information, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/academics\/registration\/\">Registration<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How does a non-GMS graduate student register for a restricted course?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nPlease email Millie Agosto, the GMS Registrar at <a href=\"mailto:millie@bu.edu\">millie@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do you order a transcript?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nTranscripts for GMS students are produced by the Office of the University Registrar (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/academics\/transcripts\/\">http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/academics\/transcripts\/<\/a>) Please do not log in as a Medical\u00a0 or Dental student.\u00a0 Just log in with your Kerberos password.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How can I change my status from full-time to part-time or from part-time to full-time?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nPlease email Millie Agosto, the GMS Registrar at <a href=\"mailto:millie@bu.edu\">millie@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Are you having problems with online forms?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nPlease email Millie Agosto, the GMS Registrar at <a href=\"mailto:millie@bu.edu\">millie@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do you request a Certificate of Graduation?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nCertificate of graduation requests can be obtained by coming to our office, or emailing or faxing us a written request. Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/graduation\/certificates\/\">Certificate of Graduation<\/a> page.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do you request Proof of Enrollment?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nPlease review the options on this page and provide the Registrar with the needed information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/students\/proof-of-enrollment\/\">https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/students\/proof-of-enrollment\/<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What do I need to do to change my projected graduation date?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nPlease email Millie Agosto, the GMS Registrar at <a href=\"mailto:millie@bu.edu\">millie@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do I request a grade change on my transcript?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nGrade change forms must be submitted by your course instructor.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What do I do to change my program?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nA program change form is available by contacting Millie Agosto, GMS Registrar.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please note that program change form is not applicable to all students.\u00a0Students in a dual degree may submit a program change form if switching to one degree program only. Also, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> year PiBS students will submit the program change form once they have been accepted to a program\/dept.\u00a0Any other students that are interested in changing programs will need to submit an admission application to the program of choice not a program change form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do I take a leave of absence?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nYou should contact your program director as well as notify both the GMS Registrar and financial aid administrator.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do I update my address, phone number and\/or emergency contact?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nStudents should update their personal information via StudentLink.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>FINANCIAL AID<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">After my first year in a program, what do I need to do continue my financial aid?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Masters students must complete FAFSA each year and apply for loans using the GMS loan application.<\/li>\n<li>Doctoral students in good academic standing will be paid a stipend. The rate for 2024-2025 is $45,000.00.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How can I receive a waiver for late fees?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nStudents should contact Student Accounting at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentaccountingservices\/your-bill\/payment-deadlines\/late-fees\/\">http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentaccountingservices\/your-bill\/payment-deadlines\/late-fees\/<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below are listed the questions and situations that we address most often when helping students through the admissions process and beyond. We encourage you to check through these FAQs to see if your question can be addressed here! 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